Marriage abroad

If you are planning a wedding abroad you should make sure that you obtain all the necessary documents before you move ahead with you wedding plans. In most situations you will require a Statement in Lieu of a Certificate of Non-Impediment to Marriage Abroad from Canadian authorities. You will need a Statutory Declaration of your Marital Status and notarized copies of official documents and identification such as your Birth Certificate, Driver’s Licence and/or Passport. If you are divorced, you will require notarized copies of your Marriage Certificate, Divorce Order, and Divorce Certificate.

Moreover, every country has their own specific requirements about authentication of these documents. Some countries may require that these documents be authenticated and legalized in Canada.